Genomes and What to make of Them

For the nonscientist, the claims and counterclaims are dizzying - what does it really mean to understand the genome? In this title, the authors offer an answer to this question and many more in a clear account of the genomic revolution and its promise.

About the author

Barry Barnes is the former codirector of the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society at the University of Exeter, at which he was formerly professor of sociology. He is the author of several books on the sociology of the sciences and was awarded the J. D. Bernal Prize for his career contribution to the field. John Dupre is director of the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society, professor of philosophy of science at the University of Exeter, and the author of several books, including "Darwin's Legacy: What Evolution Means Today." They both reside in Exeter, UK.

Summary

For the nonscientist, the claims and counterclaims are dizzying - what does it really mean to understand the genome? In this title, the authors offer an answer to this question and many more in a clear account of the genomic revolution and its promise.

Product details

• Authors: Barry Barnes, Barnes Barry, BARNES BARRY DUPRE JOHN, John Dupre, Dupre John
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.04.2013
• EAN: 9780226054568
• ISBN: 978-0-226-05456-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 230 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; popular science, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetics (non-medical)